- Focus on stress and anxiety
- Experience with trauma
- Nonjudgmental approach
About Theodore
Theodore Liswith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with more than two decades of counseling experience. He brings a practical, straightforward approach to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, and codependency concerns.
Before moving into clinical work in the community, he served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army and worked at a major level 1 trauma hospital and a leading mental health provider. He earned bachelor and master degrees with honors and completed a certificate in trauma therapy practice.
In sessions he helps people talk through trauma, obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, low motivation, and issues with self-esteem and confidence. He also supports clients who are dealing with grief, abuse, or practical life stressors such as work, housing, finances, or medical challenges.
Theodore aims to make the therapy space open and nonjudgmental. He works with each person to understand their story and to identify changes that feel manageable in day-to-day life.
He encourages anyone taking the step to begin therapy, and he treats the decision to ask for help as something to be acknowledged. To start, people typically complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Approaches that guide online work and next steps
Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center of sessions. The therapist listens with attention and helps clients name what matters to them and what they want to change. This approach can be useful for building trust and clarifying priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete strategies to test unhelpful thoughts, change patterns, and develop new skills for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and compulsive behaviors.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand emotional patterns that show up in relationships and internal life. It is helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or when someone wants to change long-standing reactive patterns.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Theodore will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust the plan as progress is assessed. The first sessions are often about building rapport and deciding which techniques feel most useful.
Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins to fit into a workday or a busy routine. Different approaches and session setups can be mixed to match how someone prefers to work.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Theodore commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, trauma and abuse. He also works on self-esteem, motivation, and career-related stress.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions emphasize an open, nonjudgmental environment where people can share events, thoughts, and feelings. The style is practical and conversational, focusing on manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of counseling experience, including work at a level 1 trauma hospital and a large mental health provider, plus military service in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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